Geriatric Nursing at Purdue University Global
If you are interested in studying Geriatric Nursing, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University Global. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University Global sits in West Lafayette, IN.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 82 geriatric nursing degrees were awarded at Purdue University Global.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University Global
Many students take online classes at Purdue University Global. Among 45,588 students, 45,429 (100%) studied exclusively online and 159 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Student Demographics & Diversity
Take a look at the diversity of Geriatric Nursing graduates at Purdue University Global, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Geriatric Nursing graduates at Purdue University Global are 85% women (70) and 15% men (12).
Geriatric Nursing Master’s Program at Purdue University Global
Among the 82 master’s geriatric nursing degrees awarded at Purdue University Global, 85% were women (70) and 15% were men (12).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Geriatric Nursing master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 50 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 6 |
| Black / African American | 12 |
| Asian | 9 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Unknown | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of Geriatric Nursing master’s degree recipients at Purdue University Global, above the national average of 33%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Best-Paid Careers for Geriatric Nursing Graduates
Those who complete Geriatric Nursing program at Purdue University Global go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Geriatric Nursing majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Nurse Practitioners | $147,651 |
| Advanced Practice Psychiatric Nurses | $143,854 |
| Registered Nurses | $105,741 |
| Nursing Instructors and Teachers, Postsecondary | $69,718 |
| Critical Care Nurses | $65,103 |
| Acute Care Nurses | $56,247 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialists | $52,889 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.